Welfare Check for Possible Suicide Attempt at Motel, Porterville CA


A welfare check was conducted at Motel 6 near W Morton Ave after a person reported trying to hang themselves but refused to open the door for staff.
Audio|Source: Porterville Police
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Transcript:
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2.35, copy a welfare check[1].
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Go ahead.
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So, Welfare check Motel 6, Room 105, where we were resting,
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(name withheld), be checked on.
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She called a boyfriend and said that she tried to hang herself, but advised motel staff she was code 4[2], would not open their door.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
welfare check: Request to assess an individual's safety or well-being.
[2]
code 4: No further assistance needed; situation secure and under control.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Morton Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
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